HyperOS Rollout and Community Art Showcase

Adam Doud returns to the show with a tale of phones vs. escalators and joins Mishaal Rahman, Huyen Tue Dao, Ron Richards and Jason Howell for a jam packed show full of Android 16, Samsung and Google rumors and much more.

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NEWS

• 00:04:00 - The Android 16 Developer Preview #1 has landed!
• 00:14:24 - Rumors swirl about the future of ChromeOS and Android
• 00:18:58 - The DOJ may be pushing for Google to sell off Chrome
• 00:20:41 - There could be some patent wars in the US thanks to Samsung
• 00:23:20 - The Pixel Tablet 2 may be getting a keyboard
• 00:26:50 - Xiaomi is rolling out HyperOS 2
• 00:29:12 - PATRON PICK: Google's new Android App helps you confirm the identity of who you're chatting with

HARDWARE

• 00:37:35 - Adam Doud is hands on with the ROG Phone 9
• 00:56:41 - The Samsung Galaxy S25 Launch may be in January
• 00:57:58 - Details emerge on the specs for the Samsung XR glasses along with rumors of a tri-fold phone!

APPS

• 01:02:30 - Google announced the best apps and games of 2024
• 01:08:55 - Enhanced scam protection rolled out to Android users along with live threat detection on apps
• 01:15:45 - Health Connect now lets you back up your health and fitness data

COMMUNITY

• 01:20:18 - Shawn writes in with more Google Messages thoughts
• 01:23:01 - Bob from Ontario, Canada wants to know if he permanently switch to Google Messages
• 01:27:01 - Ben from Baltimore is down on ads on Android as well

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